Monday, July 25, 2011

Last time the Dodgers faced Juan Nicasio, at Coors Field, they touched him for four runs over five innings. Matt Kemp did most of the damage with a solo homer and a two-RBI triple. But it gets better — Nicasio underperforms on the road, sporting a 9.00 ERA away from Coors. Kemp, who went 2 for 4 yesterday, could break out his supposed mini-slump (he's "only" slugging .486 since the All-Star break) and rock the Rox sox off tonight.

Shouldn't the Dodgers be showcasing Carroll for potential trade partners? Since both teams have signaled their intent to sell at the deadline, I'd figure there would be scouts from half a dozen teams or more in the stands.

And, based on recent games, those scouts would make up approximately 15% of the crowd.

I have a theory: Kemp's recent sort-of-slump is a direct result of him being so good at baseball. He has decided he will only hit home runs directly to fans wearing his jersey (evidence here) and the lack of attendance at the Stadium is leaving him with no targets.

Someone needs to start handing out Kemp jerseys at the gate to everyone sitting in the pavilions.

i gotta give it to Aaron Miles - that little fucker has been halfway decent all year. I don't know how or why, but he has earned another contract next year. I just hope it's not the Dodgers who give it to him